(But it doesn't matter, I am thankful enough to receive lots of birthday wishes thru phones and FB from dearest family and friends. Most importantly, I have my son celebrated my 28th birthday this year. According to the lunar calendar, I am actually 29 this year. But I always use my birthday month to calculate my actual age.)

(Speaking of presents, ask me what I want as present this year and I'd say I want a longgg holiday! Ever since becoming a mum, I am really exhausted and tired, though I've already say goodbye to the terrible pressure in my previous job. And even though I am at home all day looking after my son, it can get boring and frustrating at times. Especially when Aden is throwing tantrum and I couldn't calm him down. Now that he's growing up and is easier to look after, but it's time for me to face another stage of challenge!

Now that I understand why some mummy friends of mine become haggard. But I will do my best to avoid from falling into this group, haha! I still wanna be a pretty super mum!)

(Ok I know I've drifted apart :P Anyway, I gotto wait til next month to receive my actual birthday present. Will be travelling with hubby to a country which I never thought I'd be going as I heard it's kinda troublesome to get a Visa there. But things changed abit now and we're going to Toronto[Uncle Lee here I come! ^^] and US, erm it's New York and Washington D.C to be exact. I am looking forward to the shopping spree there to redeem my birthday pressie! ^^)

Ok back to the topic! 生日当晚老公带了我们去Secret Recipe，其实是我自己选的，不懂为什么就是很想吃他们的蛋糕~ 再加上其实太平没什么特别的地方可以庆祝，所以没关系啦，好坏也是一餐。我对于吃很cincai，不嘴叼。

(Alright back to the topic! Hubby brought us to Secret Recipe that day, my choice, cause I was craving for their cakes. Furthermore, there's no special places to go here at Taiping.)

(If you are my friends in FB, I mentioned that Aden woke up extra early this day and he din't nap much in the afternoon, so he was quite fussy during the night. Obviously we din't get a proper family portrait, even the shop staff commented Aden is a crying machine)

Aden他老爸在吃，我就抱Aden哄他睡觉。我发现很多时候出街，都是做妈妈的负责哄孩子入睡，男人们就照样吃吃喝喝。有时我在想，为什么酱不公平！明明孩子他也有份嘛~
不过有时也没办法啦，谁叫孩子黏我不黏他？哈哈。。;)(Hubby was eating while I coax Aden to sleep. Many times mummies are the one who deal with cranky babies when going out while the daddy still get to enjoy like usual. Sometimes I wonder why is it so unfair since we are both the parents of the baby? But on second thought, at least I am close to my son this way, haha)

抱了一下，Aden就入睡了。这就是Oppa Aden Style，哈哈！:D

(Aden slept in his stroller shortly after. This is what I called Oppa Aden Style! :D)

虽然没有礼物，也没什么特别的庆祝，不过能与自己爱的人一起过生日，已经是我最大的满足了。

(Obviously there's nothing luxury this time, but I am contented to be able to celebrate with my loved ones.)

happy birthday to you though it's a bit late!! There are a lot of sacrifices in becoming a mum, it's a life long journey. I always wanted to be a full time mum but I have not achieved it yet. Don't worry, you look great. You made the best choice being a SAHM.

I understand how you feel. It is really exhausted to take care of your child on our own, and we always longs for a holiday or a short escape to somewhere. But being parents is rewarding at the same time when you seem them growing up health, and started to picking up skills, or start babbling your names. You are always a pretty mum!

SK, haha thanks for the wishes!Nop, of course not bringing him, too far for such a young baby. Yalo, sure will miss him like crazy!Hehe, no la, just this post (or may be some posts in the future). But surely not every posts lo..

janelle, 哈哈谢谢你，漂亮妈咪~我也很期待，呵呵。。

Agnes, yes alot of sacrifices indeed. But I think it's all worth it la...

Happy belated birthday, Hayley. Sorry I'm so, so, so late in wishing you. You are still a very yummy mummy... just maintain and you will be alright :) Wah, going to US and Canada, you are so lucky and blessed!

Bangkok is not only a heaven for the men shopping but also food! I've actually Google and blog hopping beforehand to see what's worth to eat at Bangkok, can only chose the most popular ones as we were there for only 4 days 3 nights, a very rush trip.
I've filtered out those food we ate during the trip which I think worth mentioning.
@ Food court, Platinum Mall
Green curry chicken rice
Beef noodles
Fruit crepe
The food court is so big here in Platinum Mall, hundreds of tables are provided but almost all are occupied.

Dessert @ Swensen, Platinum Mall

(pale looking face, first day after touching down)
Swensen is not in my itinerary, we decided to go here instead of Mr Jones Orphanage at Siam Center cause of the location. Siam Center is further away from where we stay, but Platinum Mall is just about 10 minutes walk from the hotel.
End up, no regrets! Much cheaper and yummier compared to Malaysia.

I have been to Hatyai many times and I am not bored of it yet, haha!! xD
It's one of my favorite place to go, I mean considering the fact that I can't really travel oversea at the moment (no money and no time).
But traveling to Hatyai is still consider 'oversea' la right? 😆 It's just that we go there by car instead of plane.... Just 2 hours plus to reach kastam, almost like from Taiping to KL.

We had a short getaway to Hatyai last month, it was 2 days after the Songkran festival. We tagged Aden and Toby along so hubby suggested to avoid that festival.

Journey was smooth from Taiping all the way to the kastam, just the queue at the kastam was a bit tiring. We managed to check in early, lucky!

We stayed at Grand Pink hotel, I simply love this hotel because the room is big and clean! Staff service is nice too! Highly recommended, heard it's been refurnished lately. It's located next to Lee Garden Plaza so it's easy to find!
I also love the spacious bathro…